Valentine’s Day special: Last minute style tips to stand out - fashion and trends

You usually dress to impress your partner on Valentine’s Day, but what if the two of you together want to grab eyeballs and be the most stylish couple in town? All you need to do is to match outfits with your beau or make a style statement by picking something wow-worthy. Here are some quick outfit inspiration for you to follow to glam up this day. Take note. 1. Gingham gang While most of the couples will colour coordinate to celebrate the day of love, take the coordination game a step further and go for matching prints, like this couple in the photo, who are sporting gingham prints. While the boy is wearing the checkered look head-to-toe, the girl has layered her flirty, flowy dress with a gingham print jacket.2. Sturdy chic  This zippered bomber in red renders a sturdy, chic vibe, and your girlfriend can compliment your style with a red net tulle skirt teamed with a cropped bomber featuring dramatic puff sleeves.3. High octane glamour  Add elegance to your look with this full-sleeved red gown that accentuates your curves perfectly. Let the draped gown with appliqué work on the sleeves take centrestage. Keep your accessories and makeup minimal. Your beau can dress up in a wine-coloured corduroy suit and ditch his shirt to raise the hotness quotient. A gold choker can be a quirky pick for guys who believe in experimenting when it comes to fashion.4. Flower power  If you’re a fan of pleats, this look is certainly going to get all your admiration. This pleated cape top has been styled with a pair of black palazzos and a pair of statement rings to finish off the look. Your man can complement your look in a bomber with floral appliqué work, a sheer red shirt, and a pair of trousers that matches with the bomber.5. Mix and match

As you gear up for your date, let your beau opt for tonal dressing, such as dressing up in red, from head-to-toe. A striped red suit with a striped red shirt is ideal for a V-Day date. You can be a rebel by just adding a hint of red to your look, like the model in the picture, who is wearing a double toned half-sleeved jacket with a cropped top and a pair of white palazzos.Credits:Photos: Manoj VermaLocation courtesy: Karma Lakelands, GurugramText, creative direction and styling: Akshay KaushalWardrobe: Pero, Gaurav Gupta, Sahil Kochhar, Payal Khandwala, Nikita Mhaisalkar, Good Earth India, Karrtik D, Tisa Studio and Rishi Vibhuti Accessories: Tribe by Amrapali and Gems in Jewels by Manmeet Singh Models: Vaibhav Anand, Anand Dixit, Prasanjeet Singh, Majid Khan, Palak Singhal, Dewanshi Verma, Vanee Singh and Mir Tawseef Hair and makeup: Naina AroraModel coordination: TSS Talents India, Purple Thoughts and Relume Dreams Read the full article

Tara Sutaria, Kareena Kapoor Isha Ambani, Ananya Panday: Best looks from Armaan Jain-Anissa Malhotra’s wedding - fashion and trends

Monday night was quite a star-studded event as Bollywood celebrities flocked to attend the ‘it’ wedding of this year, so far. It was Armaan Jain’s wedding to his longtime girlfriend Anissa Malhotra. Armaan is the son of Rima Jain, who is actors Rishi and Randhir Kapoor’s sister. Celebrities including the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Karan Johar, Tara Sutaria, Ananya Panday and Arjun Kapoor were present at the wedding. The festivities including the Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony took place over the course of the past week. Armaan entered in classic Indian dhuula style, dancing in his baraat, sitting between cousins Karisma and Kareena as they danced along. Armaan’s ivory classic Dhaka embroidered sherwani in off-white beige with sequins and stones was an Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla ensemble. His gold safa with gota details added a nice touch. Karisma wore a gorgeous pink silk saree, while Kareena wore a yellow one.

Anissa wore a classic red lehenga and looked absolutely gorgeous, we love that she chose the traditional colour. Armaan and Anissa got engaged last year, and celebrities dressed in their best wedding attire for the couple’s wedding. The male actors wore classics like sherwanis, bandhgalas, kurtas and so on, while the female actors went for the usual wedding wear suspects, sarees, lehengas, and just some Indo-fusion looks here and there. Here are some of the best dressed celebrities from the wedding, although all looked amazing as on does in a wedding.

    We love Tara Sutaria’s lehenga, her stylish was perfection too. Whose look did you like best? Read the full article

Victoria’s Secret faces new sexual misconduct allegations - fashion and trends

New allegations of sexual misconduct have surfaced at Victoria’s Secret as the brand tries to remake its image after years of scandal and slumping sales. Female models and executives were bullied and harassed for decades at the lingerie chain, evidence of an “entrenched culture of misogyny,” according to a New York Times investigation published this weekend. The revelations come days after reports that L Brands Inc., owner of the troubled retailer as well as Bath & Body Works, was in talks to break up the company and that longtime Chief Executive Officer Les Wexner could step down. The allegations, coupled with criticism of the brand’s marketing and lingering questions around the company’s relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, continue to erode Victoria’s Secret’s chances to rebound as it faces rising competition. The culture at Victoria’s Secret was presided over by Ed Razek, the company’s controversial former chief marketing officer, as well as Wexner, according to interviews the Times conducted with more than 30 current and former executives, models and others, and from documents including court filings. Razek was the vision behind the chain’s once iconic fashion show where lacy lingerie-clad models strutted the runway wearing angel wings. Razek didn’t immediately respond to a voicemail request for comment. In a statement, independent directors on the L Brands board said the company is making strides in ensuring a safe workplace, and it has in recent years adopted “more robust anti-harassment policies, hotline’ reporting, and training.” We regret “We regret any instance where we did not achieve this objective and are fully committed to continuous improvement and complete accountability,” the directors said. Victoria’s Secret has for years been criticized for promoting models of a certain body type, while consumers have demanded more diversity, as well as themes of female empowerment. Wexner has since expressed regret over his association with Epstein, who in years past had served as his money manager. Epstein killed himself inside his jail cell in August as he was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. “Everyone has to feel enormous regret from the advantage that was taken of so many young women,” Wexner said of Epstein at a September investor meeting in Columbus, Ohio. “That’s just unexplainable abhorrent behavior and clearly something we all would condemn.” L Brands shares fell as much as 3.2% on Monday in New York. They have declined in each of the past four years. L Brands Probe Last July, L Brands said it hired an external law firm to investigate any ties between the company and Epstein. Wexner’s relationship with him ended 13 years ago and the company doesn’t believe Epstein was ever formally employed by Victoria’s Secret. It’s unclear exactly what the review, which is being conducted by Davis Polk & Wardwell, a firm with deep ties to Wexner, is focused on. Six months in, it’s still continuing. In August, more than 100 models including Christy Turlington Burns and Edie Campbell signed an open letter to Victoria’s Secret CEO John Mehas calling for him to protect models against sexual harassment and assault. Razek left Victoria’s Secret that same month. In a note to employees, he said he’d recently told Wexner he wanted to retire. “With the exception of Les, I’ve been with L Brands longer than anyone,” he wrote. “It’s a tough conversation to have because, as some of you must know, we have shared so much together for so many years.” Epstein associated with Razek as well, and had some influence at Victoria’s Secret. In 2005, he was welcomed as a guest at Epstein’s Manhattan mansion, which was filled with young women who said they were working as models. Razek told a fellow guest that Victoria’s Secret used Epstein models. Many of the allegations outlined by the New York Times involve Victoria’s Secret’s annual fashion show, a global marketing phenomenon that typically aired in November. Razek had presided over it for decades, helping select the models and giving them locker room pep talks before the event. It was canceled last year as the label looked to alter its image. Davia Temin, CEO of crisis consulting firm Temin and Company, said the problems at Victoria’s Secret have become endemic, and it may need a new owner to survive. Patching up the brand by tweaking advertising won’t be enough, she said. “Unfortunately, now Victoria’s Secret’s brand has gone to sleazy from sexy,” Temin said. “And no re-brand is going to fix that.” ©2020 Bloomberg L.P. (This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.) Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter Read the full article

Britney Spears’ beau reveals about their tandem workouts - fashion and trends

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari complement each other during their workout schedule and finally Sam has spilt their workout secrets with fans and followers. Britney and Sam have shared multiple clips and pictures from their sessions on social media over the years. Fans and followers pour their love as they find the singer and her trainer beau to be adorable. Sam has finally opened up about training and working up a sweat with his leading lady. “ is a natural-born athlete, so the info she has about working out combined with what I know about fitness, is what you see when we collaborate on new moves that we do together,” Sam told E! News, adding “It looks great on camera, but the moves are much harder in person than they look.”“We work out a lot together. We run, we do a lot of yoga, we really challenge ourselves to do different types of exercises. A lot of the yoga moves that she does I just can’t do. She is a natural-born athlete and she pushes herself, combining dancing along with various workouts.” Sam continued.Also read: Watch Sara Ali Khan’s pre-weight loss video. Here’s how she lost 35 kgs thanks to trainer Namrata Purohit“You just can’t plateau when you’re in shape,” he adds. “You really need to challenge yourself and change things up to maintain your fitness.”Sam has launched a fitness program on Wednesday, Asghari Fitness (AsghariFitness.com) in order to help people get in the best shape of their lives. “Everyone around me from my family, my girlfriend and my team encouraged me to do a program built for everyone to get in the best shape of their life,” Sam shared.Also read: Katrina Kaif shares inspiring workout videos full of ‘madness’, Parineeti Chopra says got ‘muscle soreness just looking at it’He also felt, “This is a professional program that is designed for everyone. It’s about changing people’s lifestyle. It’s a nutrition plan, it’s a workout and it incorporates the spiritual and mental aspects as well. It’s an all-encompassing program.”“The fitness program is designed for anyone, people who have an hour or even 30 minutes to get a workout in,” he continues. “Getting to the gym, just getting there is important, and to keep in mind calories in calories out. The program will keep track of what you’re doing in your personal profile. Most of the moves are centred around body weight, so you can do most of them anywhere.”While Sam and Britney love to hit the gym together, they also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities as well.“Most of the activities we do involvement movement anyway. We go horseback riding, bicycling and now we are thinking about skydiving,” Sam shares. “Skydiving is a very active sport, so we are looking into getting into it. We do a lot of outdoor activities together. We really want to adventure and live the best quality of life that we can.”Aside from training, Sam is also a blooming actor. He has shot for ‘NCIS’ and was also in ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’ The trainer boy can be seen in the Carl Weber series, ‘The Family Business’. (This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter Read the full article

Britney Spears’ beau reveals about their tandem workouts - fashion and trends

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari complement each other during their workout schedule and finally Sam has spilt their workout secrets with fans and followers. Britney and Sam have shared multiple clips and pictures from their sessions on social media over the years. Fans and followers pour their love as they find the singer and her trainer beau to be adorable. Sam has finally opened up about training and working up a sweat with his leading lady. “ is a natural-born athlete, so the info she has about working out combined with what I know about fitness, is what you see when we collaborate on new moves that we do together,” Sam told E! News, adding “It looks great on camera, but the moves are much harder in person than they look.”“We work out a lot together. We run, we do a lot of yoga, we really challenge ourselves to do different types of exercises. A lot of the yoga moves that she does I just can’t do. She is a natural-born athlete and she pushes herself, combining dancing along with various workouts.” Sam continued.Also read: Watch Sara Ali Khan’s pre-weight loss video. Here’s how she lost 35 kgs thanks to trainer Namrata Purohit“You just can’t plateau when you’re in shape,” he adds. “You really need to challenge yourself and change things up to maintain your fitness.”Sam has launched a fitness program on Wednesday, Asghari Fitness (AsghariFitness.com) in order to help people get in the best shape of their lives. “Everyone around me from my family, my girlfriend and my team encouraged me to do a program built for everyone to get in the best shape of their life,” Sam shared.Also read: Katrina Kaif shares inspiring workout videos full of ‘madness’, Parineeti Chopra says got ‘muscle soreness just looking at it’He also felt, “This is a professional program that is designed for everyone. It’s about changing people’s lifestyle. It’s a nutrition plan, it’s a workout and it incorporates the spiritual and mental aspects as well. It’s an all-encompassing program.”“The fitness program is designed for anyone, people who have an hour or even 30 minutes to get a workout in,” he continues. “Getting to the gym, just getting there is important, and to keep in mind calories in calories out. The program will keep track of what you’re doing in your personal profile. Most of the moves are centred around body weight, so you can do most of them anywhere.”While Sam and Britney love to hit the gym together, they also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities as well.“Most of the activities we do involvement movement anyway. We go horseback riding, bicycling and now we are thinking about skydiving,” Sam shares. “Skydiving is a very active sport, so we are looking into getting into it. We do a lot of outdoor activities together. We really want to adventure and live the best quality of life that we can.”Aside from training, Sam is also a blooming actor. He has shot for ‘NCIS’ and was also in ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’ The trainer boy can be seen in the Carl Weber series, ‘The Family Business’. (This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter Read the full article

Republic Day 2020: Tracing the style map of India - fashion and trends

On the occasion of Republic Day, we try and get the pulse of street styles of India’s prominent cities. Each city style is unique and reflects our country’s diverse and pluralistic spirit. If Delhi’s toffee-nosed social set is partial to craft-based labels, then the average Delhiite loves picking one-of-a-kind finds from Shahpur Jat or Dilli Haat. Think power blowdrys, contoured makeup and logo dripping accessories and you’ve pretty much nailed the multi-layered taste of today’s Delhi, which is fashion-forward, values traditional artisanal techniques and clued into global runways. Take a walk down the Khan market over the weekend and it’s not difficult to spot dressed-to-the-nines Dilliwallas in long statement coats, boots and sunglasses. Mumbai, on the other hand, loves an eclectic mix of high street and luxury. Think summer shorts worn with comfy flip-flops, day kaftans paired with sneakers and belt bags. Of course, for a night out in Bandra or Juhu, the party set goes all out in sequinned separates teamed with ripped denims and high heels. Laidback, luxe and with a touch of ease - that’s Mumbai style. Follow live updates hereOn the other hand, cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai stand out for their love for tradition and marrying it with a sliver of modernity. So a handloom sari will have a conversation with a designer handbag from Italy or a vintage zardozi waistcoat will strike the right chord with a sporty T-shirt. These varying yet individualistic city styles make India the chic cauldron of design, art, crafts and ideas and on Republic Day, we salute that multi-layered and multi-cultural spirit.Mumbai - Abu Jani Sandeep KhoslaMumbai style is a unique and delicious mix. It’s about a love for tradition, technique, textiles, all of which combine with a heady spirit of personality to create a thoroughly contemporary and individualistic expression. Mumbai loves natural fabrics like cotton and khadi and has a passion for thread embroideries, especially resham and chikankari. It is a sensibility that celebrates beauty at its most subtle, recognising that simplicity is often the result of the complex and lavish use of craftsmanship at its finest. The city also has fabulous in capitals in its aesthetic DNA. Natural experimenters and twisters of rules, the city always writes its own fashion path and destiny.

Hyderabad - Archana RaoHyderabadi heritage has been a source of inspiration for most designers coming out of here, and what we bond over the most. We are constantly tweaking, transforming and redefining all that this city has to offer. Today, Hyderabad fashion is a contemporary take on our rich culture and heritage. With easy access to travel and global fashion, buyers are keen to pick up what comes naturally to them and make it a truly global attire. A vintage zardozi waistcoat worn over a T-shirt or restyling a khada dupatta to a cocktail party, everyone has found a unique personality. Bengaluru - Paresh LambaBengaluru is a melting pot of people who have moved into the city from all over the country and the world. This means that there are various influences on fashion quotient of the city. The current generation of Bangaloreans that we see every day are style conscious but never over the top. We can see the current generation actively putting an effort into dressing up appropriately for different occasions. I have personally seen a gradual shift in the people, to be more fashion conscious and fashionable. Bangaloreans are not afraid of experimenting with clothing anymore, and for me that is fashion forward. A collection I had created, as you can see below, consisted of bold stripes, and was accepted with a great deal of excitement by the people here.B075MKSMTX, B07MHLQ96JBhagalpur - Samant Chauhan Bihar is known for Bhagalpur craft and most importantly Bhagalpuri silk or Tussar silk, which is a dying textile and needs revival. Since the inception of my label, I have focused on exploration and revival of the Bhagalpur silk. There are a number of weavers there, who excel in the craft and since generations have been taking over the craft from their ancestors. Back home, handwoven saris define the city’s style quotient. They are a wardrobe staple for a bevy of beauties across all age groups. Women prefer to be rooted to the traditional weaves and home-grown textiles. Tirbin - Designer Jenjum GadiLike any other North East state, Arunachal fashion is hugely inspired by Kpop fashion. But with increased awareness in social media and other platforms about important of preserving one’s culture and heritage, a lot of young Arunachali generations start incorporating traditional attire with more contemporary outfits. Especially on special occasions and festivals, you will see a lot of fusion wear. For my recent collection, I took inspiration from different tribal motifs of Arunachal. I juxtapose them together and gave it more disco vibe.Jaipur - Designer Rina DhakaRajasthan is a smorgasbord of culture and tradition. A veil or a turban can actually define which part of the state you belong to. My formative years were spent in a haveli in Rajasthan and to me, my grandmother was the epitome of style. Back home, psychedelic Bandhini and embroidery along with mirror work always took centerstage. Even sustainable fashion was very crucial back then, borlas – a traditional headgear – were made out of old chappals. So I have taken these elements up in my collections and they have always been close to my heart.B07VKQ498PDelhi – Nikhita TandonA Delhi girl’s style is a sign of her prerogative – glamourous, out-of-the-box and niche. The synergy of cinema and luxury brands really works; anything with a ‘Limited Edition’ tag gets instant vote of approval. It is high-gloss but just right for every occasion. I feel, feathers, glitter, Swarovski add that glam quotient to any look. My ideology has always been about creating contemporary styles with influences from across the world. So you can see fine and structured cuts, ruffles, feathers, cut-work and beads dominate my designs to amp up the visual appeal. Follow more stories on Facebook and TwitterAt Hindustan Times, we help you stay up-to-date with latest trends and products. Hindustan Times has affiliate partnership, so we may get a part of the revenue when you make a purchase. Read the full article

Sabyasachi goes global with H&M collaboration - fashion and trends

Fashion brand H&M on Tuesday announced its first global collaboration with the iconic Indian label Sabyasachi, which launches April 16. The Sabyasachi x H&M collaboration themed Wanderlust will present hand-crafted, eclectic travel pieces that will resonate with the modern global nomad wanting to add that “extra” to their wardrobe. “I am happy to announce the collaboration with H&M, as it gives us the opportunity to spread the Sabyasachi aesthetic to a wider audience in India and worldwide. Having done couture for the majority of my career, it is very exciting to bring that finesse of craft to ‘ready-to-wear’ and create whimsical and fluid silhouettes that bring relaxed sophistication to everyday life,” Sabyasachi said in a statement. Also read: Paris Haute Couture SS20: Christian Dior’s Grecian goddesses kick off Paris fashion extravaganza “At H&M, we are thrilled to announce our collaboration with iconic Indian designer Sabyasachi, known for his dynamic use of indigenous crafts and textiles - a language so stunning, that it permanently altered the fashion and design landscape of the country,” added Ella Soccorsi, Concept Designer at Collaborations and Special collections, H&M. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, hailing from Kolkata, launched his eponymous label in the summer of 1999. Today he has grown the company to encompass couture, ready to wear, fine jewellery and accessories. The designer has 5 flagship stores across India and has also founded Sabyasachi Art Foundation, a tribute to his artist mother.   As per the brand, the collection takes cues from India’s rich textile, craft and history, and mixes modern and traditional silhouettes with a nod towards athleisure and glamping. A key highlight of this collection will be Indian textile and print traditions brought to life by the Sabyasachi Art Foundation, meticulously crafted, embroidery and multicultural silhouettes , they will feature the unmissable Bengal tiger—Sabyasachi’s signature logo. The collection will offer a complete fashion wardrobe for both ladies and men, including accessories. The collection will be available in all H&M stores in India as well as selected H&M flagship stores around the world and online. -- with inputs from IANS Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter Read the full article

Paris men’s fashion week 2020: UK designers, differing styles mark last day - fashion and trends

On the final day of menswear shows in the French capital, Lanvin put on an ode to contrasting styles, while British designers reigned supreme. London designer Craig Green decamped to Paris for his first major show outside of his homeland and British fashion icon Paul Smith showcased his latest designs.Here are some highlights of Sunday’s fall-winter 2020-2021 menswear designs: Lanvin strikes discordDramatic jagged lighting panels were used as decor on the Lanvin show venue’s Brutalist architecture.In more ways than one, this season was about contrasts.It infused all aspects of the unisex menswear collection: Each ensemble had a striking contrast in colour, motif or style.A loose navy jacket sat against a white undergarment and shiny vermilion boots. While, voluminous white sheer sleeves with a historic-feel were twinned with an intentionally-clashing check skirt.A pared down or minimalist mood pervaded the 56 looks — in keeping with the direction the brand has moved as a whole since general changes last year that saw Bruno Sialelli named creative director. The house continues to capitalize on their “come back” after several years of creative turbulence.Craig Green debuts in Paris In his first ever Paris show — and his first calendar show outside of London — British designer Craig Green made a splash.There was much anticipation on the move from his homeland, especially as British Vogue has deemed him one of the most important current London-based designers.Green developed a cutting-edge aesthetic after internships with fashion forward names Walter van Beirendonck and Henrik Vibskov that led to collaborations with Moncler.On Sunday, straps, long banding and geometric padding were dominant features in the designs that seemed fused with the show’s bags.Long straps, tassels and abstract panelling came on the collection’s rather statement geometric bags in brooding colours such as dark gunmetal, eggshell and silver.A transgressive, even aggressive, feeling appeared at times when the padding on the clothes and bags resembled army flaks. Green is a designer to watch.

A model presents a creation for the Paul Smith Mens Fall/Winter 2020-2021 fashion collection presented in Paris, Sunday Jan. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Francois Mori) ( AP ) Paul SmithBritish fashion legend Paul Smith carried out a stylish collection — spanning from traditional statement coats, polka dots to total look denim. Varied themes defined the show.The Smith signature of loosely proportioned suits came in beautifully selected hues of dark pastel red, cadmium blue, copper red and vermilion among others this season.On coats, lapels were sometimes slightly jagged — a small flash of detail on the largely understated and pared-down designs.Total look denim might sound like a simplistic thought, but Smith’s masterful use of extra thick fabric gave jackets a nice, armour-like feel.(This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter Read the full article

The joy of suits: Berluti gives fashion lesson in luxury - fashion and trends

Berluti went hell for leather for luxury Friday in a Paris men’s fashion week already marked by strong steak of decadence. Kris Van Assche, the Belgian creator who has rebooted the high-end French cobbler into a major fashion player, made a pitch to be the tailor of choice for the gods of global showbiz.With hundreds of screaming fans waiting outside the Opera Garnier to catch a glimpse of Korean K-pop heartthrob Sehun and Taiwanese-Canadian actor Eddie Peng, Van Assche produced a collection that was as sensual to the touch as it was to the eye. The former Dior designer has long been a prophet of a return to serious tailoring, and the rest of fashion seems to have caught up, with a battalion of other labels this week revisiting the classic men’s suit.But Van Assche’s new Berluti is not just about raiding the archives. He is intent on reinventing old classics in what appears to a direct bid to outdo the ultra-luxurious French heritage house Hermes. Rethought double-breasted suits came in rich reds and decadent purples and greens, with supermodel Bella Hadid rocking a mothball-blue one in the co-ed show whose front row was crammed with American rappers.And Van Assche further played with people’s minds by making a puffer coat in feather-light patent as well as Prince of Wales pattern overcoats and bomber jackets finely woven with leather. - Clothes that turn heads -“It is that little bit of originality that people come to Berluti for,” the designer told AFP.It was also about turning heads with killer detailing, he insisted.“Sure we are a traditional shoe company, but that doesn’t mean our clothes should not stand out in the street.”Nor has it stopped Van Assche from diving into the trainers market, or making suits which look like they have been made from same burnished brown and ox-blood leather as classic loafers. “My job is to bring beauty to the world,” he declared.The show was another sign that Paris fashion was turning markedly away from streetwear, which has dominated the catwalks for several seasons, towards a new and often eye-catchingly eccentric classicism.Dries Van Noten, the Belgian “Prince of Prints”, talked about the emergence of a new “playful decadence” as he sent his models out with false fox furs and jewels draped around check jackets and coats matched with trousers in rich deep velvet. Japanese designer Junya Watanabe tried to combine the two competing currents, splicing bomber jackets and sportswear into tweed jackets and coats in a valiant attempt to have the best of both worlds.(This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter Read the full article

Mylo leather, Microsilk, Dry Indigo fabric: Here are 5 ways technology is changing fashion - fashion and trends

When talking about what to wear to the next big event, the one thing that we don’t usually ponder upon much is technology. But think again, fashion and technology have effectively co-existed for a long time.Industrialisation brought major changes in the way manufacturers made goods and in multiple nations; homemade goods crafted by hand were replaced by factories and assembly lines. Even materials like polyester, nylon, vinyl, and Velcro are all innovations that happened due to the advent of technology. The design and fashion industry have greatly evolved with the evolution of the marketing and retail industry over the digital sphere.However, there have been several issues plaguing the fashion industry in the materials it uses and the amount of waste that is produced. From sustainability being questioned over the use of leather and other animal products to the amount of emission produced as a by-product or the fact that a lot of fashion is not biodegradable, style too has faced a lot of flak.Digitalisation and technology have developed and transformed the fashion industry, with many companies trying to make a difference with their innovative approaches.Here are five ways technology is changing fashion: RefibraA brand of fibre derived from the pulp of sustainably harvested trees that are natural, soft and biodegradable, Refibra, created by Tencel, involves reusing a substantial proportion of cotton scraps and wood pulp.Mylo leatherAn answer to leather, Bolt Threads Technology created Mylo, which is made from Mycelium, a branching underground structure of mushrooms. Mycelium grows as tiny threads that form networks under the forest floor. Engineers assembled it into a durable material that has the potential to biodegrade and replace leather. According to Bolt Threads Technology, Myclo can minimise the environmental impact.MicrosilkAnother creation by Bolt Threads Technology, Microsilk replicates the silk fibres of spiders, characterised by high tensile strength, elasticity, durability and softness. Microsilk has less environmental impact than traditional textile manufacturing and is biodegradable.Dry Indigo fabricCreated by Spanish manufacturer Tejidos Royo, Dry Indigo fabric uses a unique process which dyes indigo in an extremely reduced space which in turn minimises its environmental impact.Footfalls & HeartbeatsFounded by New Zealand chemist Simon McMaster, Footfalls & Heartbeats have developed a manufacturing process that allows control and manipulation of both yarn-to-yarn interaction and the movement of micro-mechanical structures creating sensors. The technology means that clothes themselves can become sufficiently sensitive to detect bio-electrical signals.Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter Read the full article

Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty has dropped a new collection with Adam Selman - fashion and trends

American singer Rihanna today dropped her new Savage x Fenty Collection with Adam Selman.According to Page Six, to celebrate the loved-up holiday, the singer-turned-fashion mogul teamed up with one of her favourite designers, Adam Selman, for a special Savage x Fenty collaboration of zippered lingerie. The 31-year old pop star from her Feny Crop account, which is the official Fenty Corporation by Rihanna disclosed the news to her followers.The picture shared on the account featured Rihanna looking sizzling hot in a red zippered bikini with a red puffer jacket on top. Fentycrop captioned the post, “Start off 2020 with nothing but in these new @savagexfenty styles! The amazing @adamselman curated TWO VIP boxes for you to dip into. Get yours now at SavageX.com.” The highlight from the lingerie line, which Selman who created Rihanna’s iconic ‘naked dress’, said that the collection which was inspired by 80s lingerie and Frederick’s of Hollywood included a topless babydoll dress and glittery heart-shaped nipple pasties, reported Page Six.Adam Selman for Savage x Fenty’s collection is now available online for $16 to $84, and available in the sizes 32A to 42DD and XS to 3X.(This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter Read the full article

Year Ender 2019 Fashion: The year of throwback fashion trends, comeback styles, tulle, quilting, typography and more - fashion and trends

2019 has been an interesting year in several ‘comeback’ styles. From making a statement once again on the global runways, some styles were embraced on red carpets, film fashion, street fashion and even for those easy-to-fix everyday wardrobe. If you take a good look around, there’s fashion inspiration all around you. Each season, there’s a buzz about what the next trend is going to be and so we keep our eyes peeled to our mobile phone screens for what to watch out for, what to wear to the next outing, how to wear our hair, carry an accessory or just keep it simple? Here’s a tip, even the seemingly no makeup look/au naturale look requires work and the one who knows it can spot it with that much ease too. As the year comes to a close, it’s only right to call 2019 the year of throwbacks into who wore what and when a decade or two ago! We saw the return of miniature accessories, bike shorts, slip dresses, animal prints and more that gave us a return to the 1990s, while sleeves, tulle and sneakers had quite a moment this year. From style icons like Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian West, Gigi Hadid to Anushka Sharma, Priyanka Chopra, Malaika Arora and many others closer to home, we’ve seen and learnt how to stay updated with looks that aren’t so new but can still evoke vivid memories, regardless of how long it’s really been.Here’s a round up of the top style trends of the year to add to your shopping bag because it’s always a good time to relive the last season or the one before that. What do you think? Read on.Tulle: Marc Jacobs closed New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 with a plethora of ruffled gowns, feather-work incorporated in the various styles that made an appearance at this season’s fashion week that also set the other global fashion weeks in motion. It was also the year of Giambattista Valli’s collaboration with H&M where the long and short of tulle debuted in the global markets and most of our wardrobes. Actor Deepika Padukone rocked a lime green tulle dress on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet this year with a head wrap in shell pink. The year also saw a return of the classic Prarie dress mostly paired with exaggerated ruffles and puff sleeves.

Padded headbands: Velvet, bejewelled or embellished — big, puffy and padded headbands were seen making a comeback this year, straight out of a ‘90s lookbook. Italian fashion designer Miuccia Prada incorporated thick headbands into Prada’s Spring/Summer 2019 runway show, leading to the return of this vintage favourite. Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf too was often spotted wearing headbands during the course of the show. Padded headbands seemed to have replaced top knots as a preferred summer trend of 2019 and were embraced by fashionistas and influencers worldwide. Kate Middleton was an early adopter of this trend and interestingly, Princess Diana too had sported this trend in the early ‘90s. Designers this year went a step further by increasing the wearability of these headbands by giving them a fashionable facelift such as Victoria Percival’s pearl-studded headband, worn by Hanne.  Tiny sunglasses: Actors Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Alia Bhatt were both seen wearing teeny-tiny ‘Matrix’ sunglasses at separate events but did you wonder if you’ve seen them before somewhere? These sunnies have been having quite a moment ever since Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid sported them. There was also a conversation about how they’re fashionable but not a great addition because they do nothing to protect the eyes, but if I had to, I would wear these cutesy accessory on a cloudy day too. Even Kareena Kapoor Khan has been spotted wearing micro-sunnies.

Baguette: Le Mini Chiquito, a ‘fingerbag’ as it was termed by various fashion insiders, made its debut at the Paris Fashion Week earlier this year. It was a shrunken version of the miniature and already cult $500 (440-euro) ‘Le Chiquito’ bag which celebrities like Rihanna and Kim Kardashian were seen clutching between their thumb and forefingers because of its compact size at a mere 5.2 centimetres (two inches) long. While this trend never made it beyond the fashion week, the baguette surely made a comeback from (no guesses) the late nineties lookbook that global celebrities including Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Dua Lipa strutted around carrying this ‘palm’ candy, so to speak. An early 2000s episode of Sex and the City is an easy reminder of this trend when Carrie Bradshaw gets mugged on the streets of New York but doesn’t fear policing the outlaw about his major fashion faux pas of calling her ‘baguette’ a handbag!  Murse: Compact yet voguish bags for men became an interesting trend this year ranging from cross-body, fanny packs, top handle totes, and compact clutches that pretty much managed to steal the limelight at various men’s fashion shows this year. The brand, Hermes, had men walking with the oversized version of their signature Birkin bags. While Kim Jones, Dior’s men designer gave a touch of feminine flair to the tailored suits paired with newsprint styled bags, cross-body bags, and box-like clutches. Additionally, it was Louis Vuitton’s fresh experiments with models carrying flower-adorned handbags. Other notable designers namely Celine and Jacquemus had designs with a beachy finesse to the bags including straw shoulder bags and net-style sling bags. What’s even more interesting is that these bags didn’t just become runway favourites, celebrities including singer Nick Jonas took the lead and proved how the ‘murse’ could be of real use! Oversized bags: Bottega Veneta’s Large Tote and Maison Margiela’s Glam Slam proved how the carry-your-whole-life-with-you-totes were the fashion paradox most fashionistas and fashion influencers embraced after the surge of the baguettes and their variants earlier in the year. The oversized bags refreshing practicality and unrestrained space appealed to most women who have always felt the need for bigger bags to hold multiple objects such as a book, makeup bag, their laptop, a large wallet, planner, umbrella etc.Fluorescent colours: The neon trend might have been introduced atleast half a decade ago and caught on almost instantly, but 2019 was the year when it was seen either complementing an outfit as an accessory or an entire outfit in a shade of neon, be it green, pink or orange. Bollywood stars namely Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Sara Ali Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana and international stars such as Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner were spotted donning the highlighter hue amongst other names.Animal prints: Loud leopard prints are a bold choice and a favourite amongst several fashionistas. From appearing on a variety of garments including jumpsuits, dresses, pants, coats, animal prints also made it to a collection by Kenzo earlier this year, sported by Game of Thrones star, Maisie Williams. Dolce & Gabbana too had an entire collection including custom-made sneakers dedicated to these prints. In Bollywood, animal prints have been a favourite on Shilpa Shetty Kundra who is seen sporting animal prints in a wide variety in several red carpet outings as she did back in the early ‘90s when she popularised this trend. These have also been seen on popular names such as Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and more recently, Sara Ali Khan.

Sneakers: Design houses namely Coach and Balenciaga to Gucci, Prada and Louis Vuitton created sculptural, embellished, loud and uncomfortable sneakers that opened to mixed reviews by the consumers globally. Sneakers were sported under gowns and dresses on the red carpet as well. Tennis star Serena Williams wore a comfortable pair under her bright yellow gown at the Met Gala 2019. Malaika Arora chose embellished sneakers to wear under a bodycon dress for a Christmas party. And the list could only be growing with comfort and fashion meeting at a near midpoint, atleast wherever is possible.Gucci described its off-white sneakers as “vintage” and “old school”, with an “allover distressed effect,” on their official website, gucci.com. These shoes are priced at $790 to $890 approximately and come with care instructions to keep the distressed sneakers, dubbed as dirty sneakers by social media, intact the way they’re supposed to be. But a good Samaritan on Instagram who posts under the handle @vetiver_ch took it upon himself to clean these dirty sneakers are present them to the world once again. But that’s not all, even Birkenstocks and Uggs made a comeback in 2019.

Square toe shoes/sandals: If you passionately and diligently follow fashion trends on social media, especially on Instagram, it’s very likely that you’ve fashion influencers talking about and wearing ultra-structured square-toe shoes. Italian high fashion brand Bottega Veneta’s square-toe mules ruled all summer, and women just couldn’t get enough of this odd-looking footwear that could be the next footwear trend that’s here to stay. If you do get around to getting your own pair, wear them with baggy denim, sleek trousers or a tailored suit for a bold yet chic look.Puffer jackets: Who doesn’t love staying in bed with a warm quilt in peak winters? Although it’s a tricky question, usually the answer would be, nearly everyone! One of the biggest and oft recurrent trend is quilting in an array of colours, even striking neons. You can find these on nearly everything from (puffer) jackets to shoes to bags and more. Fashion influencers can be seen rocking quilted leather jackets, mules, pumps, and clothing all over Instagram too. Few designers even introduced comforter-like collars for their jacket collections as winter started to set in.Typography: An interesting trend that was seen on gowns on runways to sarees and dresses in Bollywood fashion, typography was used on clothing for voicing an opinion, to speak the mouth or just to make a quiet statement. Viktor&Rolf, the avant-garde luxury fashion house founded in 1993 presented their Spring/Summer 2019 haute couture collection in Paris with a dramatic representation of one’s state of mind in a big way. Through layers of tulle and ruffles, their wearable art was a paradise for introverts and fashion lovers alike. Speaking of wearable art, several Instagram influencers have been at it through slogan tee-shirts, jackets, shoes and more that have found a niche fan following and it looks like this trend is going to stay. Indian designers namely Masaba Gupta, Rhea Kapoor and Anamika Khanna too brought this trend to their dresses and sarees and the same has been sported by the likes of Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others. Slip dress: As we’ve already established early on in this piece, a lot of ’90s fashion made a comeback this year, and has been embraced in its classic form or a renewed version by fashion lovers all over the globe. Just like a few other popular trends, the slip dress too found popularity in all Hollywood celebrity wardrobes courtesy designers like Calvin Klein and Narciso Rodriguez. Sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner wore the slip dress more recently and gave it a bit of a spin with boots and a tee inside too. In Bollywood, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Mira Rajput Kapoor have worn the slip dress for an outing and have channelled their diva-esque selves for the paparazzi each time. Way back in 1998, Sex and the City’s theme song has Carrie Bradshaw sporting a naked dress that got everyone talking about what she was (not) wearing, on the show of course. A similar dress was also seen on Kendall Jenner’s recent Miami trip that found resemblance to this two-decade old dress trend.Boiler Suits: Once again a ‘90s trend, Boiler suits too made a comeback in 2019. Inspired by military flight suits, the boiler suit trend is hands-down one of the most difficult unfashionable trends to look fashionable in. Meant to be worn oversized, these trendy jumpsuits look ultra-cool when paired with sneakers, gladiator sandals or mules.Puff sleeves, mutton leg sleeves, bishop sleeves and others: From NYFW, LFW to PFW, sleeves had quite a moment all of this year on various runways, across seasons. Seen in a puffed variety to mutton leg sleeves and a more common, bishop sleeves, celebrities were seen sporting them all this year. Whether you want to channel the vintage Elizabethan age of over-the-top opulence or get-with-the-times with free-spirited bohemian vibes, there is a sleeve for every kind of mood and whim you may fancy. Sleeves add to the drama of an outfit or just speak for themselves on an otherwise plain outfit. Take Anushka Sharma’s silver white dress for example that she wore for an event, the dramatic sleeves did all the talking for her elegant outfit, giving a much-needed edge for an overall sophisticated avatar.

The arrival of some new trends, to the comeback of several favourites, 2019 showed us how the world of fashion may have done away with the rule book to give way to a renewed one. While we saw plenty style trends in detail, there are still a few others that definitely deserve a mention like tactical belts, houndstooth patterns, chain jewellery, biker shorts, nautical patterns, feathers and many more. Here’s looking forward to a new year in fashion, coming soon.Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter Read the full article